Against the Storm feels like WarCraft without the war, and it’s weirdly calming
Build a town, direct its workers, and be weirdly tranquil as it washes away. Enlarge / I'd like to pretend I'd built a settlement this neatly compact and organized—with street grids, even—but alas, this is a provided screensh.....»»
Why LA"s last big storm caused landslides in only some areas
The last round of atmospheric river storms drenched Southern California with historic rainfall, and by one measure, it came close to beating a record for the most rain over a three-day period......»»
U.S. authorities disrupt Russian intelligence’s botnet
In January 2024, an operation dismantled a network of hundreds of SOHO routers controlled by GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy Group, Forest Blizzard, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, and Sednit. This network facilitated various crimes, in.....»»
Embracing Simplicity: Explore the Aesthetics of Minimalist Living
In the world of online gambling, there is a slot game that has taken the industry by storm, offering players a unique and elegant experience like no other. This game is known as the “Minimalist Home Decor Slot,” and it combines the thrill.....»»
TikTok and Instagram "diet" tips to avoid
Interested in healthy eating? These diet tips aren't what you're looking for. Plenty of influencers and creators on TikTok and Instagram think they know the right way for you to eat. This feels especially obvious in January and February, when,.....»»
OnePlus 12 Review: Great Job, OnePlus
The smartphone space in the US feels smaller than ever. Apple dominates in overall sales, while Samsung has maintained its grasp on the Android crowd. Google is still here too, stealing all of the headlines, even if they aren’t pushing numbers.....»»
Travel chaos as US northeast hit by snowstorm
Millions of people in the northeastern United States were engulfed by snow on Tuesday as a powerful winter storm battered the region causing flight cancellations and closing schools......»»
You can get motorcycle thrills from an e-bike, and this is the one to buy
With its sturdy frame, supportive seat, full suspension, and moped street tires, the Revv1 feels like a motorcycle......»»
A new generation of storm chasers takes on Mother Nature in Twisters trailer
"You don't face your fears, you ride 'em." Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell star in Twisters, a standalone film inspired by the 1996 classic. Like so many others, I adored the 1996 film Twister, now a classic in the.....»»
xTool P2 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter review: impossibly fun to use if you can justify the price
Harness the power of light with the xTool P2 laser cutter and engraver, a 55W CO2 laser that can help you achieve all your DIY dreams.xTool P2 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter reviewLaser cutting is taking the maker world by storm, the same way that 3D p.....»»
Deadly California storm brings unrelenting rain, flooding
A powerful storm lashing California on Monday has left at least three people dead and caused devastating mudslides and flooding, after dumping months' worth of rain in a single day......»»
Powerful California storm brings record rain, flooding
Millions of people faced dangerous flooding in California Monday after a storm brought record rains and gusting winds, leaving at least one person dead......»»
US center"s tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coasts
The "cone of uncertainty" produced by the National Hurricane Center to forecast the location and ferocity of a tropical storm is getting an update this year to include predictions for inland areas, where wind and flooding are sometimes more treachero.....»»
Thinking about work as a calling can be meaningful, but there can be unexpected downsides as well
Many Americans—especially young adults—want to do work that feels meaningful. Creating meaning for oneself may be especially important as fewer workplaces provide good pay and benefits to their employees......»»
From New York to Jakarta, land in many coastal cities is sinking faster than sea levels are rising
Sea level rise has already put coastal cities on notice thanks to increasing storm surges and even sunny day flooding at high tide. These challenges will continue to grow because global projections point to a mean sea level rise of at least one foot.....»»
Mechanical keyboard switches: Here’s everything you need to know
Mechanical keyboard switches are all a little different, changing how your keyboard feels, sounds, and behaves. Here's what you need to know before choosing......»»
20 best comedies streaming on Netflix right now
Do you need a laugh right about now? Here are the 20 best comedies on Netflix — including "School of Rock" "Lady Bird," "The Nice Guys," and more! Nothing feels as good as a deep, genuine laugh. It's an expression of joy! It's a workout. It's.....»»
4 really weird things you can do in "Palworld"
'Palworld' is taking video games by storm, and it's weird as heck, for better and worse. The first couple months of 2024 are stacked with huge video game releases, between Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Tekken 8.....»»
Framework Laptop 16 review: unadulterated ambition
A laptop with expandable discrete GPUs feels like a dream come true. Does it live up to the hype?.....»»
Higher vehicle hoods significantly increase pedestrian deaths, study finds
Single-vehicle, single-pedestrian crash data for 2016-2021 finds hoods a problem. Enlarge / It actually feels intimidating standing next to a vehicle like this GMC Yukon Denali when the hood is level with your shoulder. (credit:.....»»
One dead as French Indian Ocean island hit by major storm
Hundreds of thousands of people on France's Indian Ocean island of Reunion hunkered down in their homes under a strict lockdown on Monday as a devastating storm that has already left one dead started to rip through the territory......»»